Hollywood Racing has eight runners carded at Turffontein Standside on Tuesday 30 December 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Tuesday 30 December 2025
Turffontein Standside
Race 2 – 12:20
1000m – Racing Today Maiden Plate ( F & M)
7 – Mystical Butterfly
Breeding: Hawwaam – Baltia by Var (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 5 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 50/1
She was disappointing on debut over this distance at the Vaal. She meets a small field and SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Calvin Habib steps into the saddle. We’re hoping to see improvement from her.
Winning Form Comment: Needed first run and can improve.
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Race 3 – 12:55
1000m – Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 Maiden Plate
1 – Rock Music
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Casadesus (AUS) by High Chaparral (IRE)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Chase Maujean
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 2 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 2/1
He showed good improvement when second over this distance on the Vaal Classic course last time. He’s doing nicely at home and Chase Maujean retains the ride. If confirming that effort, he should be involved in this type of field.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2025.06.03. Blinkers OFF. Best MR:75. Improved under Maujean in latest run. Chance if confirms.
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Race 3 – 12:55
1000m – Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 Maiden Plate
4 – Edelsteen – SCRATCHED (Nasal Discharge)
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Natural Jade by Pathfork (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 1 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He needed his debut effort when sixth over this distance on the Vaal Classic course. Kabelo Matsunyane steps into the saddle and we’re hoping to see improvement.
Winning Form Comment: Understandably raced green in first run and can show natural improvement. Watch.
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Race 3 – 12:55
1000m – Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 Maiden Plate
5 – Jammy Dodger
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Jam Tart (AUS) by Duke Of Marmalade (IRE)
Trainer: Grant Maroun
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 9 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
Debut run. He’s doing well at home and the stable is happy with him. He’s missed quite a bit of work with all the rain and is expected to need the run. If jumping on terms, he can finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Brother to: GINGER DELIGHT4f (17: 3, 5). *Canford Cliffs gelding.
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Race 3 – 12:55
1000m – Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 Maiden Plate
6 – Sabrage – SCRATCHED (Nasal Discharge)
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Cuvee Brut by Count Dubois (GB)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 8 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He was slow into stride on debut and was badly in need of the outing. The son of Canford Cliffs has come on from the run and SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Calvin Habib retains the ride. We’re hoping to see improvement from him.
Winning Form Comment: Blinkers OFF. Is held by a few on debut run. Can improve.
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Race 5 – 14:05
1400m – TAB 4Racing App Maiden Plate
8 – Trombolines
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Spring In Seattle by Mambo In Seattle (USA)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 1 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 2/1
He produced a promising debut effort when second over 1160m on this course. The son of Querari looks to have come on from that outing and will love the rise to 1400m. He’s drawn in pole position and has a massive winning chance.
Winning Form Comment: Eye-catching debut run. Winning chance.
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Race 10 – 17:00
1400m – Next Turffontein Racemeeting Thursday 1 January MR 80 Handicap
6 – Clever Trevor
Breeding: Soqrat (AUS) -Dark Journey by Black Minnaloushe (USA)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 3 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He showed signs of needing his first run as a gelding over 1160m. He’s come on from the outing and will enjoy the step up to 1400m. He’s ideally drawn in barrier three and we can expect him to produce a forward showing.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Gelded 2025.09.08. Best MR:90. Was not disgraced last time. Reunites with Murray.
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Race 10 – 17:00
1400m – Next Turffontein Racemeeting Thursday 1 January MR 80 Handicap
10 – My Lucky Charm
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Seventh Heart by Seventh Rock (AUS)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Jeffrey Syster
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 7 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He was badly in need of his comeback run over 1475m at the Vaal. The son of Master Of My Fate is a big horse and will need another run. This outing will bring him on nicely for future races.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Gelded 2025.10.06. Blinkers OFF. Best MR:82. Needed latest and can improve.